> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1256570-remote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1256570-remote). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote - **Company:** MAG 24 LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $218,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Simulation, Molecular Modeling, Model Validation - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use5a7b5cb6fe98b9a2dab51d1782a2027 ## About the Role We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for accomplished chemistry researchers experienced in advanced scientific reasoning, research evaluation, chemical problem design, mechanism analysis, computational chemistry, and frontier-level scientific research. This role supports a remote research collaboration focused on improving how advanced AI systems reason across theoretical, experimental, and applied chemistry. Selected professionals will apply their research expertise to evaluate scientific literature, develop challenging chemistry problems, assess technical outputs, identify subtle reasoning failures, and contribute to high-quality scientific evaluation workflows., * Current or recent experience as a PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, instructor, faculty member, principal scientist, or industry researcher * An active research record in chemistry or a closely related scientific field * Strong publication history, including first-author or co-first-author research where applicable * Ability to evaluate advanced chemistry work at the level of a practicing researcher * Strong analytical, scientific writing, and technical communication skills * Experience identifying subtle chemical errors that may be missed through textbook-level review * Availability to contribute up to 20 hours per week depending on project scope * Current location in the United States Educational Background * A doctorate, current doctoral study, or postdoctoral training in chemistry or a closely related STEM field is highly relevant * Research backgrounds in organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, catalysis, structural chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical biology, computational chemistry, theoretical chemistry, or materials science may be especially valuable * Outstanding senior PhD candidates and recent graduates with strong publication records are encouraged to apply * The depth, quality, and relevance of research output will be considered alongside academic seniority Nice to Have * First-author or co-first-author publications in highly regarded chemistry or multidisciplinary scientific journals * Competitive research fellowships, early-career awards, or major academic distinctions * Experience holding research grants as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator * Issued patents, scientific commercialization experience, or involvement in a research spin-out * International Chemistry Olympiad recognition or comparable academic achievement * Experience with cheminformatics, molecular modeling, spectroscopy, reaction prediction, or scientific programming * Previous experience reviewing research manuscripts, grant proposals, technical assessments, or advanced scientific benchmarks ## Description Chemistry Research & Literature Evaluation * Review chemistry research papers for technical correctness, novelty, significance, and methodological quality * Assess experimental design, analytical methods, mechanistic arguments, computational results, and scientific interpretation * Evaluate whether chemical claims are adequately supported by evidence, established principles, and available literature * Identify subtle conceptual, methodological, or technical issues requiring researcher-level chemistry expertise Scientific Problem Development * Author and review challenging chemistry problems for advanced scientific reasoning and evaluation workflows * Develop tasks involving retrosynthesis, reaction mechanisms, catalysis, spectral interpretation, computational chemistry, and literature reasoning * Calibrate problem difficulty, expected solutions, and evaluation criteria against graduate and research-level standards * Produce clear reference explanations, solution pathways, and technical assessment guidance Advanced Model Evaluation * Evaluate technical outputs across organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, and related fields * Identify incorrect mechanisms, unsupported assumptions, spectral inconsistencies, flawed synthetic pathways, and chemically implausible conclusions * Assess outputs involving computational methods, experimental proposals, literature synthesis, and complex chemical reasoning * Document evaluation decisions clearly and support conclusions with rigorous scientific evidence ## Related Videos - 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